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Living alone and depressive symptoms among older Japanese: Do urbanization and time period matter?

Erika KobayashiKen HaradaShohei OkamotoJersey Liang
Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)
Our findings indicate that living alone has a differential impact on older adults' well-being depending on social context where residents' preferences for living arrangements and availability of formal services could vary.
Keyphrases
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • decision making
  • sleep quality